# DRAWNIMAL vs Everything Machine by Tinybop

The clearest difference is price: DRAWNIMAL at Free against Everything Machine by Tinybop's $3.99. Everything Machine by Tinybop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

DRAWNIMAL is free to download; Everything Machine by Tinybop costs $3.99 up front. DRAWNIMAL sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Everything Machine by Tinybop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Everything Machine by Tinybop holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of DRAWNIMAL's written reviews are positive against 74% of Everything Machine by Tinybop's.

DRAWNIMAL ships an update every 3 months, Everything Machine by Tinybop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRAWNIMAL | Everything Machine by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnimal/id586239095/reviews) | **[4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-machine-by-tinybop/id1001244846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YATATOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290279571) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### DRAWNIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnimal/id586239095)

This app combines drawing and learning the alphabet by having children draw animals around a device. It encourages creative thinking and offers a fun, interactive way to practice letters with animations and audio.

**Highlights:** Draw and animate animals, Learn the alphabet creatively, Interactive drawing experience, Supports 35 animals, Available in 5 languages, No internet or ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letter Pack 1 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Letter Pack 2 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Letter Pack 3 | $2.49 | one-time |
| All letter packs | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and creative app
- 🎨 Fun drawing experience
- 🌍 Available in multiple languages
- 🤗 Great for kids and adults
- 💡 Encourages creativity and imagination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 📄 Requires physical paper and pen
- 🔍 Limited content (only up to letter C)
- 🔊 Inconsistent audio (e.g. 'zed' instead of 'zee')
- 🎨 Some animal illustrations not very recognizable

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Unable to progress past letter C
- Swipe gesture not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Expand content to full alphabet
- Allow in-app drawing without physical paper
- Add more animal options
- Improve audio consistency across languages
- Introduce a 'sounds' mode to focus on letter sounds


### Everything Machine by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-machine-by-tinybop/id1001244846)

Invent and build anything imaginable using a visual drag-and-drop coding language. Connect your device's camera, sensors, and more to create unique machines, from stop-motion cameras to voice disguisers. Learn coding basics and circuitry in a fun, open-ended environment.

**Highlights:** Invent and build any machine, Drag-and-drop visual coding, Utilize device camera and sensors, Create with logic gates and routers, Connect with friends and share inventions, Save and reuse created machines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative visual programming concept
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎨 Creative freedom for building machines
- 📚 Educational tool for learning logic and programming
- 🔗 Cross-device connectivity via Bluetooth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Sound functionality unreliable
- 🐛 Color detector malfunctions
- 🐛 Transmitter/receiver connectivity inconsistent
- ⚠️ Confusing onboarding and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Timer display not showing time selection interface
- Timer automatically setting to 23 hours
- Sound function fails in custom-built machines
- App crashes on startup or during interaction
- Color detector only detects red, cannot select other colors

**Requested features**

- Undo button for accidental changes
- Delete/remove button for projects and components
- Additional electronic components (resistors, transistors, diodes, LEDs)
- Loop functionality (do-while, if-else loops)
- Expandable logic gates with multiple inputs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRAWNIMAL free?

DRAWNIMAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Everything Machine by Tinybop free?

Everything Machine by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DRAWNIMAL or Everything Machine by Tinybop?

Everything Machine by Tinybop is rated higher. DRAWNIMAL averages 4.2 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Everything Machine by Tinybop averages 4.4 from 107 ratings.

### Do DRAWNIMAL or Everything Machine by Tinybop have ads?

Neither DRAWNIMAL nor Everything Machine by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRAWNIMAL or Everything Machine by Tinybop?

DRAWNIMAL ships an update every 3 months, and Everything Machine by Tinybop every 2 months. Most recently, DRAWNIMAL was updated on September 21, 2026 and Everything Machine by Tinybop on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
